by Sunday Williams
President/Chief
Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has splashed the sum of N130
million on the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles for reaching the
finals of the ongoing 29th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South
Africa.
The national team, Super Eagles reached the finals of AFCON 2013 by thrashing the Malian national team 4-1.
A
statement from Dangote Group explained that the gesture is part of
Dangote Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) to promote and
encourage sports development in Nigeria.
It said that the
donation is to acknowledge the exploits of the national team at the
AFCON and stimulate them to bring home the coveted trophy.
Sports
minister Mallam Bolaji Abudllahi speaking on the donation said:
“Dangote has always demonstrated commitment to Government and people of
Nigeria. We are happy over the gesture shown to the players and the
coaching crew. It is an example for other well-meaning Nigerians to
follow.”
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